NSE 31A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Pap Test, Health Literacy, Health Promotion
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Hl is a resource for everyday living. Hl enables people to take control of their individual and collective health. Hl enhances the effectiveness of health programs and services. Health programs/services are effective only if they reach the priority and/or relevant populations (e. g. pap smear, colon cancer screening). Canada"s expert panel on health literacy definition (2008) The degree to which people are able to access, understand, appraise and communicate information to engage with the demands of different health contexts in order to promote and maintain good health across the life-course (kwan, The ability to access, understand, evaluate and communicate information as a way to promote, maintain and improve health in a variety of settings across the life-course. Make informed decisions about their own health practices and health care. Understand how existing policies affect their living conditions and their health. Advocate for equitable access to health resources for self and others.
